Chapter 206 : Who Should Be Angry?

The roar of the Third Hokage and Mitokado Homura echoed, reaching the ears of those nearby. Even Tsunade and Orochimaru, who were further away, caught wind of it with their superhuman perception.

In the midst of it all, a powerful voice boomed beside Kazuhiko.

"You've forsaken the friendship of the First Hokage-sama! You're unworthy of the title of Lord of the Land of Whirlpools!"

"Damn brat, you've betrayed Konoha's trust! You're playing with fire!"

"Without Konoha, the Land of Whirlpools is nothing but a small nation, clinging to the hope of forging alliances with Konoha!"

"Do you believe your talents absolve you from Konoha's allegiance? People like you aren't fit to lead the Land of Whirlpools or the Uzumaki clan!"

Instantly, a chorus of accusations and doubts erupted from the ninjas and citizens of Konoha, questioning Kazuhiko's suitability as leader of the Land of Whirlpools.

But Kazuhiko remained unfazed, expecting such backlash, and calmly observed the angry crowd below.

Before Kazuhiko could speak, an elder from the Uzumaki clan rose and rushed to his side.

"Why do you presume to decide whether our clan head is fit to lead the Land of Whirlpools?"

"This is a matter for the Land of Whirlpools to decide. In our nation, and in the entire ninja world, there's no leader more suitable than our current clan head!"

The other Uzumaki elders and clan members echoed in agreement, declaring, "Our clan head is indeed the best leader for the Land of Whirlpools!"

The elder's proclamation reverberated, "This decision is unanimous among us, the Uzumaki clan!"

"We're terminating our alliance with Konoha!"

Unlike the chaotic clamor of the common folk, the Uzumaki possessed robust physicality, and the elder's declaration resounded throughout Hokage Rock. All eyes turned to Kazuhiko and the elder on stage, surprised by the announcement.

Yet, the angry cries from the Konoha crowd resumed.

"Why? Why would the Land of Whirlpools sever ties with Konoha?"

"This is an affront to Konoha, a betrayal of the covenant between us!"

"You've broken the pact, betraying the friendship forged by the First Hokage and the Land of Whirlpools!"

Kazuhiko silently absorbed the uproar, the anger now directed not just at him, but at all the Uzumaki people.

Sarutobi Hiruzen glared at Kazuhiko with resentment while Mitokado Homura's lips tightened as if holding back a torrent of words.

As the other Uzumaki elders began to voice their opinions, Kazuhiko rose to his feet, pushing aside the elder in front of him. He felt a flicker of warmth at the clan's support for him, but quickly refocused on the matter at hand.

Standing at the forefront of the elevated platform, he calmly observed the crowd's uproar. His once gentle and curious eyes now glinted with a fierce determination, as if ready to dismantle them one by one.

"Silence!"

In an instant, a powerful Reiatsu emanated from Kazuhiko, pressing down on everyone gathered at Hokage Rock.

It felt as though a heavy weight had settled on their chests, rendering them speechless as they gazed at the imposing young man, a sense of unease creeping over them.

"What formidable pressure! Ordinary folk can't help but feel reverence in his presence..."

"To possess such overwhelming coercion at such a young age is truly terrifying, reminiscent of the First Hokage himself!"

Even figures like Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mitokado Homura, though brimming with animosity towards Kazuhiko, couldn't deny his inherent strength.

They understood that men of great power, like the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara, exuded their own aura of authority.

In Konoha's annals, such individuals were likened to apex predators, naturally emanating a commanding presence.

Faced with him, ordinary people felt as though they were confronting their nemesis, their minds consumed by trembling fear.

Danzo and Utatane Koharu, familiar with this pressure, couldn't help but recall their humiliating defeat at the hands of the Uzumaki clan.

Their expressions twitched involuntarily...

Only those seasoned by experience were unaffected, quickly recovering from the shock of Kazuhiko's display.

Observing the sudden silence that fell upon Hokage Rock, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes flickered with a mixture of shame and anger.

"Scum... all of you are nothing but scum!"

At that moment, Mitokado Homura's indignant voice echoed once more, "Kazuhiko, do you believe this will appease our wrath? Your actions are undermining the bonds of Konoha!"

In response, Kazuhiko turned to glance at Mitokado Homura, his expression inscrutable as he lowered his head slightly.

"Hehe..." A disdainful chuckle rippled through Hokage Rock.

Though not deafening, Kazuhiko's laughter resonated with everyone present.

Like the calm preceding a storm, all waited in anticipation for Kazuhiko's next words.

And in the next moment, he suddenly raised his head, his once placid countenance contorted with rage, his bright eyes tinged with a hint of crimson.

"Angry? Are you angry? Shouldn't it be us who are angry?"

"You, Konoha, the Land of Fire, abandoned us at the direst moment for the Land of Whirlpools!"

"You knew of Kirigakure's imminent assault, you knew the Land of Whirlpools was on the brink of a joint attack from the Land of Water and even the Land of Lightning!"

"Yet you turned a blind eye to our pleas, refusing aid to our ally! Refusing aid to our ally who sacrificed countless lives in the Shinobi World War for the sake of Konoha!"

"So I ask you, should our entire Uzumaki clan not be furious?"

"Should the twenty-three thousand five hundred and thirty-six souls in the Land of Whirlpools not be enraged?!"

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